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License's wife stated that she has tried several different vitamins and foods to encourage the dog to eat and become stronger. However; it has been 10 days since the C-section and the dog has had no signs of improvement. Licensee must have methods to prevent, control, diagnose and treat all health issues to ensure the health and wellbeing of the animals. This dog must be seen by a licensed veterinarian. Documentation of examination, diagnosis and treatment must be maintained and made available for further inspection. Correct By: 1 May 2014"},{"h":"Female Poodle vet not consulted","tags":[],"q":"Dog #319 (Female poodle) was noticed, by the Licensee's wife, to be weak after receiving a C-section on 4-14-2014. Although the facility has tried several foods and vitamins to strengthen the dog, the attending veterinarian has yet to be consulted on the dogs' condition. Not having frequent communication with the attending veterinarian can cause this dog unnecessary pain and discomfort. Licensee must have frequent communication with the attending veterinarian for all health issues that are observed within a timely manner. 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In addition, the outside washdown of this building has a large amount of feces and brown to black matter adhered to the washdown. The feces and organic matter are contributing to the odor within the facility and can attract unwanted pests and insects. All other surfaces of housing facilities must be cleaned and sanitized when necessary to satisfy generally accepted husbandry standards and practices. The Licensee must have a routine for cleaning for the facility to include all washdowns. Correct By: 5/26/2016"},{"h":"Chew-damaged door frames and dividers","tags":[],"q":"There is one enclosure of the small adult building that has chew damage around the frame of the door that has caused raw wood to be exposed and no longer allows for cleaning. In addition, there are 4 resting surfaces, 4 enclosure dividers and 2 whelping box dividers in the large adult/whelping building with an excessive amount of chew damage. The areas with chew damage have a heavy accumulation of dark matter adhered to the area of chew damage or have allowed raw wood to be exposed and no longer allow for proper cleaning of the surface. Surfaces that do not allow for proper cleaning can expose the animals to disease hazards. All surfaces with chew damage must be replaced, repaired or resurfaced to allow proper cleaning and sanitization of the primary enclosure."}],"si":1},{"d":"2016-12-14","s":"USDA","k":"","l":"31-A-0420","t":"Routine inspection","n":186,"b":"120 adults · 66 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/31-A-0420/12-14-2016.pdf","f":[{"h":"Poodle dental care not provided","tags":[],"q":"On April 15, 2016 the attending veterinarian conducted annual physicals on all dogs at the facility. At that time Adult Poodle Female #212 was identified as having grade 4 dental disease. Per the program of veterinary care any dog identified as having grade 3 or 4 dental disease shall be seen by the veterinarian for appropriate dental cleaning and then followed up 6 months later for a re-check. This female was nursing a litter of puppies at the time of the inspection and per the program of veterinary care the animal shall be seen after weaning her litter. This poodle was not seen by a veterinarian for a dental cleaning after the April 15, 2016 physical exam. At the time of the inspection of the Poodles teeth there was a moderate build-up of brown/yellow material on the canines and molars. Many of the cheek teeth were missing. The gums were not red or inflamed. The animal was in good body condition and all puppies in the litter appeared healthy and well nourished. The Licensee shall assure that the attending veterinarian has appropriate authority to ensure the provision of adequate veterinary care. 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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Abe L Yoder – Y L A Kennels is linked to 10 public inspection reports, carrying 5 inspector findings, from April 2014 to July 2025.
Across 7 inspections between April 2014 and July 2025, inspectors recorded between 137 dogs and 216 dogs at Abe L Yoder – Y L A Kennels. The most recent count was 168 dogs on July 29, 2025.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
April 15, 2014
USDA 31-A-0420
Attempted inspection
No access
None
April 24, 2014
USDA 31-A-0420
Routine inspection
137 dogs
2 findings
April 29, 2015
USDA 31-A-0420
Attempted inspection
No access
None
September 30, 2015
USDA 31-A-0420
Attempted inspection
No access
None
January 21, 2016
USDA 31-A-0420
Routine inspection
144 dogs
None
May 19, 2016
USDA 31-A-0420
Routine inspection
164 dogs
2 findings
December 14, 2016
USDA 31-A-0420
Routine inspection
186 dogs
1 finding
December 18, 2017
USDA 31-A-0420
Routine inspection
213 dogs
None
May 20, 2019
USDA 31-A-0420
Routine inspection
216 dogs
None
July 29, 2025
Ohio CB000817
Routine inspection
168 dogs
None
What inspectors wrote
April 24, 2014 — Routine inspection, USDA 31-A-0420
137 dogs recorded (88 adults · 49 puppies).
Female Poodle wobbly after C-section
Dog #319 (female poodle) received a C-section on 4-14-2014. This dog was noticed to be wobbly when moving around and appears to be weak and lethargic. License's wife stated that she has tried several different vitamins and foods to encourage the dog to eat and become stronger. However; it has been 10 days since the C-section and the dog has had no signs of improvement. Licensee must have methods to prevent, control, diagnose and treat all health issues to ensure the health and wellbeing of the animals. This dog must be seen by a licensed veterinarian. Documentation of examination, diagnosis and treatment must be maintained and made available for further inspection. Correct By: 1 May 2014
Female Poodle vet not consulted
Dog #319 (Female poodle) was noticed, by the Licensee's wife, to be weak after receiving a C-section on 4-14-2014. Although the facility has tried several foods and vitamins to strengthen the dog, the attending veterinarian has yet to be consulted on the dogs' condition. Not having frequent communication with the attending veterinarian can cause this dog unnecessary pain and discomfort. Licensee must have frequent communication with the attending veterinarian for all health issues that are observed within a timely manner. Correct By: From this day forward
There is a heavy accumulation of brown to black matter adhered to the inside washdown of the large adult/whelping building. In addition, the outside washdown of this building has a large amount of feces and brown to black matter adhered to the washdown. The feces and organic matter are contributing to the odor within the facility and can attract unwanted pests and insects. All other surfaces of housing facilities must be cleaned and sanitized when necessary to satisfy generally accepted husbandry standards and practices. The Licensee must have a routine for cleaning for the facility to include all washdowns. Correct By: 5/26/2016
Chew-damaged door frames and dividers
There is one enclosure of the small adult building that has chew damage around the frame of the door that has caused raw wood to be exposed and no longer allows for cleaning. In addition, there are 4 resting surfaces, 4 enclosure dividers and 2 whelping box dividers in the large adult/whelping building with an excessive amount of chew damage. The areas with chew damage have a heavy accumulation of dark matter adhered to the area of chew damage or have allowed raw wood to be exposed and no longer allow for proper cleaning of the surface. Surfaces that do not allow for proper cleaning can expose the animals to disease hazards. All surfaces with chew damage must be replaced, repaired or resurfaced to allow proper cleaning and sanitization of the primary enclosure.
December 14, 2016 — Routine inspection, USDA 31-A-0420
186 dogs recorded (120 adults · 66 puppies).
Poodle dental care not provided
On April 15, 2016 the attending veterinarian conducted annual physicals on all dogs at the facility. At that time Adult Poodle Female #212 was identified as having grade 4 dental disease. Per the program of veterinary care any dog identified as having grade 3 or 4 dental disease shall be seen by the veterinarian for appropriate dental cleaning and then followed up 6 months later for a re-check. This female was nursing a litter of puppies at the time of the inspection and per the program of veterinary care the animal shall be seen after weaning her litter. This poodle was not seen by a veterinarian for a dental cleaning after the April 15, 2016 physical exam. At the time of the inspection of the Poodles teeth there was a moderate build-up of brown/yellow material on the canines and molars. Many of the cheek teeth were missing. The gums were not red or inflamed. The animal was in good body condition and all puppies in the litter appeared healthy and well nourished. The Licensee shall assure that the attending veterinarian has appropriate authority to ensure the provision of adequate veterinary care. Licensee must contact the veterinarian for the examination of the animal previously identified as having dental disease. Documentation of the examination, diagnosis and treatment must be maintained and made available for inspection. Correct by close of business on December 16, 2016
Has Abe L Yoder – Y L A Kennels been cited by inspectors?
Yes. Inspectors recorded 5 problems across 10 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
How many dogs does Abe L Yoder – Y L A Kennels keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, July 29, 2025, inspectors counted 168 dogs (110 adults · 58 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What licences does Abe L Yoder – Y L A Kennels hold?
We collect and organize public records from government sources, including USDA APHIS and state departments of agriculture. We do not conduct our own inspections.